I've used Verizon for a long time and it worked in northern montana last summer where others didn't. My father-in -law is an over the road truck driver all 48 states and parts of canada and he uses verizon because of the coverage.

We use AT&T. We could use it even in Newfoundland. Boyfriend sails on the Great Lakes. He can get service several hours even outside of Duluth, Staits area and way up into the Seaway, above Copper Harbor and before he gets to Whitefish Bay out on Lake Superior. Great service. One thing we have found out having used various services, it really depends on your phone.

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Mary B and Ann S
Known as the Mermaids
(Retired )
Michigan Campers/Travelers
Days camped in 2015 145

We've had Verizon for several years, only found one area (so far) in TX that had NO coverage. However, we're considering "Straight Talk" because there's no tax collected, no contract, same coverage areas, more texts and minutes for a lot less $$$$.

I have had TracFone for years and I really like it (because I'm cheap, and I don't use my cell phone much). I get service in many areas that my wife's iPhone doesn't (it uses virgin moble no-contract).

I can get a whole year of service for $99. Sometimes I do have to add some minutes before the year is up if I get chatty.